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AD05 UCO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,413 mi
Last recorded159,413 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 UCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 159,413 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 159,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 146,267 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 127,184 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 117,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 117,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 110,475 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 110,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake caliper leaking BINDING ON (3.6.A.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 97,794 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 84,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 75,012 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,054 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,713 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 53,449 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 44,044 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AD05 UCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD05 UCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD05 UCO registered?

AD05 UCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 August 2005.

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